Simon Armitage
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Summary
Simon Armitage was born on May 26, 1963[1], in Huddersfield[2]. He has worked as a poet[3], novelist[4], literary scholar[5], art historian[6], and playwright[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,079 views/month, #6,837 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Occupation: writer[10]
- Position held: Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom[11], Booker Prize judge[12]
- Employer: University of Leeds[13], University of Oxford[14]
- Educated at: University of Portsmouth[15], Victoria University of Manchester[16]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Eric Gregory Award[18], Keats-Shelley Prize for Poetry[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], Cholmondeley Award[21], honorary doctorate[22], PEN Award for Poetry in Translation[23]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Simon Armitage[26]
- Archives at: University of Leeds Libraries[27]
- Family name: Armitage[28]
- Given name: Simon[29]
- Official website: http://www.simonarmitage.com[30]
- Floruit: January 1, 2010[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
Why It Matters
Simon Armitage has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Simon Armitage born?
Simon Armitage was born in Huddersfield[2].
What did Simon Armitage do for work?
Simon Armitage worked as a poet[3], novelist[4], literary scholar[5], art historian[6], and playwright[7].
Where did Simon Armitage go to school?
Simon Armitage was educated at University of Portsmouth[15] and Victoria University of Manchester[16].
What awards did Simon Armitage receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Eric Gregory Award[18], Keats-Shelley Prize for Poetry[19], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].